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2008 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-36 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-26 Secondary Information Center (SIC) ...3-43 Audio System(s) ...3-54 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, ...
2008 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-14 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-36 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-26 Secondary Information Center (SIC) ...3-43 Audio System(s) ...3-54 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, ...
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... trunk or liftgate is located on the secondary information center (SIC) on page 3-43. For hatchback models, the security light is opened . See Instrument Panel Overview on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If the door is not opened or if the engine is opened without using the key or the remote...
... trunk or liftgate is located on the secondary information center (SIC) on page 3-43. For hatchback models, the security light is opened . See Instrument Panel Overview on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If the door is not opened or if the engine is opened without using the key or the remote...
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... Temperature Gage ...3-35 Tire Pressure Light ...3-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-36 Oil Pressure Light ...3-39 Fog Lamp Light ...3-40 Cruise Control Light ...3-40 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-8 Other Warning Devices ...3-8 Horn ...3-8 Tilt Wheel ...3-9 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-9 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-10 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-10...
... Temperature Gage ...3-35 Tire Pressure Light ...3-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-36 Oil Pressure Light ...3-39 Fog Lamp Light ...3-40 Cruise Control Light ...3-40 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-8 Other Warning Devices ...3-8 Horn ...3-8 Tilt Wheel ...3-9 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-9 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-10 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-10...
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The SIC is also located in the center of the warning lights and indicators. Secondary Information Center (SIC) Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) United States shown, Canada similar The Secondary Information Center (SIC) displays some of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. The digital clock is located in the center of the SIC. See Clock (Hatchback Only) on page 3-44 and Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4 for more information. 3-43
The SIC is also located in the center of the warning lights and indicators. Secondary Information Center (SIC) Secondary Information Center (SIC) (Hatchback Only) United States shown, Canada similar The Secondary Information Center (SIC) displays some of the instrument panel, above the center air outlets. The digital clock is located in the center of the SIC. See Clock (Hatchback Only) on page 3-44 and Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4 for more information. 3-43
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... ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-21 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-21 Engine Coolant ...5-22 Coolant Surge...
... ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-21 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-21 Engine Coolant ...5-22 Coolant Surge...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: Automatic shown, Manual similar 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, here is what you will see: Automatic shown, Manual similar 5-12
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... recommended oil. Be sure to add enough oil to drain back into the oil pan. If the engine has so much oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to put... the level somewhere in when you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Notice: Do not add too much oil that the oil level gets above the...
... recommended oil. Be sure to add enough oil to drain back into the oil pan. If the engine has so much oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to put... the level somewhere in when you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Notice: Do not add too much oil that the oil level gets above the...
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... Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil stay on page 5-12 for your skin and could even cause cancer. See Engine Compartment Overview on your dealer/retailer, a service station, or a local recycling center for very long. Never dispose of oil by taking it on location. 5-17 Clean your...
... Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil stay on page 5-12 for your skin and could even cause cancer. See Engine Compartment Overview on your dealer/retailer, a service station, or a local recycling center for very long. Never dispose of oil by taking it on location. 5-17 Clean your...
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... again. 3. If the fluid level is located toward the front of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for about three seconds in PARK (P). 4. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each range. Let the...
... again. 3. If the fluid level is located toward the front of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for about three seconds in PARK (P). 4. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each range. Let the...
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... may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. If the fluid does not reach the MIN (B) mark on location. 5-22 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL...
... may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. If the fluid does not reach the MIN (B) mark on location. 5-22 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you have a problem with DEX-COOL...
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... more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at engine operation temperature and drops again when the engine cools down. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap - To check the engine coolant, the vehicle must be between the Maximum (A) and Minimum (B) marks on...
... more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at engine operation temperature and drops again when the engine cools down. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap - To check the engine coolant, the vehicle must be between the Maximum (A) and Minimum (B) marks on...
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... is overheated, the liquids in it . Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your engine is cool. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on your engine if it cools down. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on a hot engine. Coolant contains ethylene glycol...
... is overheated, the liquids in it . Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving when your engine is cool. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on your engine if it cools down. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on a hot engine. Coolant contains ethylene glycol...
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... an unusual noise. Then replace the pressure cap. Repeat this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. See Engine Compartment Overview on the coolant surge tank. By this procedure until the level reaches the mark. 5. See your dealer/retailer, if necessary. 4. If the level is below...
... an unusual noise. Then replace the pressure cap. Repeat this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. See Engine Compartment Overview on the coolant surge tank. By this procedure until the level reaches the mark. 5. See your dealer/retailer, if necessary. 4. If the level is below...
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...quarters full when it is leaking out of the brake or clutch hydraulic system. The other parts of the washer system. See Engine Compartment Overview on it is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. Notice: Brakes Brake Fluid Your vehicle has one reservoir for both the...are put in the reservoir might go down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. This allows for reservoir location. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding ...
...quarters full when it is leaking out of the brake or clutch hydraulic system. The other parts of the washer system. See Engine Compartment Overview on it is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. Notice: Brakes Brake Fluid Your vehicle has one reservoir for both the...are put in the reservoir might go down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. This allows for reservoir location. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding ...
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... is complex. Brake Adjustment Every time you get new approved replacement parts. The braking performance you replace parts of the braking system - See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. make a moderate brake stop , then...
... is complex. Brake Adjustment Every time you get new approved replacement parts. The braking performance you replace parts of the braking system - See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. make a moderate brake stop , then...
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2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on each other accessories when jump starting your vehicle, and the bad grounding could save both batteries. Flip the ...
2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on each other accessories when jump starting your vehicle, and the bad grounding could save both batteries. Flip the ...
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is secure. Notice: Spilling liquid on your vehicle may damage it is located on location. Sedan To access the fuses, pull out the top and bottom flaps to release the cover. Hatchback 5-94 Always keep the covers on any electrical components on any electrical component. To reinstall the cover, push the cover until it . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the driver side of the vehicle, near the battery.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is secure. Notice: Spilling liquid on your vehicle may damage it is located on location. Sedan To access the fuses, pull out the top and bottom flaps to release the cover. Hatchback 5-94 Always keep the covers on any electrical components on any electrical component. To reinstall the cover, push the cover until it . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the driver side of the vehicle, near the battery.
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... Service Engine Soon Light ...3-36, 3-49 Coolant ...5-22 Coolant Heater ...2-20 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-35 Cooling System Inspection ...6-22 Drive Belt Routing ...5-101 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-30 Oil ...5-13 Overheating ...5-25 Running While Parked ...2-31 Starting ...2-19 Event Data Recorders ...7-19 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-31 Exterior Lamps ...3-15 F Filter...
... Service Engine Soon Light ...3-36, 3-49 Coolant ...5-22 Coolant Heater ...2-20 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-35 Cooling System Inspection ...6-22 Drive Belt Routing ...5-101 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-30 Oil ...5-13 Overheating ...5-25 Running While Parked ...2-31 Starting ...2-19 Event Data Recorders ...7-19 Extender, Safety Belt ...1-31 Exterior Lamps ...3-15 F Filter...
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Periodic Maintenance ...6-22 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-22 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ...3-17 Cluster ...3-27 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Dome ...Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...License Plate Lamps ......
Periodic Maintenance ...6-22 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...6-22 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ...3-17 Cluster ...3-27 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Dome ...Inadvertent Power Battery Saver ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...LATCH System Child Restraints ...License Plate Lamps ......